Our prediction for this League 2 match:
After failing to win the previous four league fixtures, Stevenage will look to get back on course in the League Two when they host Bristol Rovers to Broadhall Way. The Boro are seven points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that their League Two status could soon be in danger. Stevanage are desperate to grab something from Saturday’s clash, but beating Bristol Rovers is easier said than done.
Considering that important defender Luke Prosser is banned for the match, we are not tempted to put our money on the hosts. The Pirates, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-0 win over Sutton. Bristol Rovers are seven points behind top seven, meaning that a win over Stevenage will see them keep their playoffs hopes alive. Aaron Collins, who scored his sixth goal of the season in the midweek triumph, will be the man to watch in the away side.
Highlighted Player (Jake Taylor):
Jake Taylor is a product of the Reading football academy who plays for Exeter City in the League Two. Taylor spent his youth career at Reading, and he continued wearing the blue and white shirt at senior level.
After scoring two goals in 31 appearances with the Royals in the league, the English footballer spent several seasons on loan at the likes of Aldershot Town, Exeter City, Cheltenham Town, Crawley Town, Leyton Orient, and Motherwell. In 2016 Jake Taylor returned to Exeter City, signing a permanent deal with the St James Park outfit.
Despite being born in Ascot, England, on December 1, 1991, Taylor represents Wales on the international stage. He has ten caps with the Wales U21 team, and he made his debut with the Dragons at the senior level in a 2-1 win over Cyprus on October 13, 2014. His primary position is central midfielder.
Highlighted Team (Bristol Rovers):
Established back on August 1, 1883, Bristol Rovers are one of the oldest clubs in the League One. Bristol Rovers were formed after a meeting at the Eastville Restaurant under the name of Black Arabs after the Arabs rugby team.
This name, though, lasted no more than one season as the club was renamed Eastville Rovers in 1884. Five years later the club’s name was officially changes to Bristol Rovers. Nicknamed the Pirates, Bristol Rovers welcome their opponents at Memorial Stadium Horfield, the venue with the capacity of 12,296. Bristol Rovers are well known for their blue and white home kit, but they are dressed in yellow when playing on the travels.
Ricky Lambert, who used to play for the likes of Southampton and Liverpool in the Premier League, is regarded as one of the club’s most notable footballers. It has to be noted that Lambert scored 51 goals in 128 appearances for the Pirates in the league.